05 Sep 2025

Amazon has unveiled plans to significantly expand its infrastructure in India, citing expectations of increased festive demand supported by the GST rate cut. The company announced an investment of INR 2,000 crore in 2025 for nationwide network growth, including fulfilment centres, sortation hubs, and delivery stations. This expansion will increase storage capacity, strengthen last-mile delivery, and enhance customer experience, particularly in West Bengal where new facilities have been introduced.Read more

05 Sep 2025

The Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated a lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant of Japanese firm TDK Corporation in Sohna, Haryana, with an initial investment of around INR 3,000 crore. The factory will produce about 20 crore battery packs annually for mobile phones, laptops, and wearable devices, meeting nearly 40% of India's yearly requirement of 50 crore cell packs. The facility, spread over approximately 180 acres, is expected to generate employment for over 5,000 people. Production will begin on a small scale later this year and gradually expand according to demand.Read more

04 Sep 2025

The Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry held a consultation workshop earlier this week, chaired by Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, to deliberate on innovative policy measures aimed at improving urban connectivity. The discussions focused on building ring roads, bypasses, and elevated corridors to reduce congestion on National Highways passing through growing cities. Officials and dignitaries also considered sustainable financing models, state participation, and amendments to existing laws for smoother land acquisition and project execution.Read more

04 Sep 2025

The Maharashtra cabinet approved multiple major infrastructure and transport projects across the state, including the Wadala-CSMT-Gateway of India Metro Line in Mumbai, a ring metro in Thane, Pune Metro extensions, and Nagpur Metro Phase-II. State participation in suburban rail expansions and the Pune-Lonavala third and fourth line project was finalized, with local bodies also contributing funds. Social welfare schemes for persons with disabilities were enhanced, and policies on fly-ash use, labor law amendments, and scholarships for Scheduled Tribes were approved. Key developments in Thane and Nagpur, including elevated corridors and an IBFC, were also cleared.Read more

04 Sep 2025

ACME Solar Holdings has been awarded a 50 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy project by Tata Power-D under a 250 MW FDRE tender at a tariff of INR 4.43 per unit. The project will combine solar power with Battery Energy Storage System technology to maintain a minimum 40 per cent annual CUF and provide four hours of peak-hour supply with 90 per cent monthly availability. Scheduled to be commissioned within 24 months under a 25-year PPA, the project strengthens ACME Solar's 2,890 MW portfolio and highlights its focus on reliable, hybrid renewable energy solutions.Read more

04 Sep 2025

Inox Green Energy Services has expanded its solar operations and maintenance portfolio, adding 189.1 MWp from new agreements with Independent Power Producers in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. This brings its solar O&M portfolio to 1.8 GW and total renewable energy O&M capacity to 5.3 GW. The company provides long-term maintenance services to major IPPs, public sector undertakings, and retail clients, focusing on operational efficiency and performance optimization. Its steady expansion across India's renewable energy sector highlights its ability to manage large-scale projects and support reliable energy output.Read more

04 Sep 2025

Invenia, a digital infrastructure and IT services company from Sterlite Technologies, is planning to grow its revenue from around INR 1,300-1,400 crore to nearly INR 2,000 crore over the next three years. The growth is expected to come from rising demand for data centre connectivity and government projects like BharatNet. The company has equity capital of about INR 907 crore, assets close to INR 2,800 crore, and a strong order book worth INR 4,250 crore. Invenia will focus on system integration, cybersecurity, and managed services in India, the UK, and Europe.Read more

04 Sep 2025

KP Group has entered into a partnership with South Korea's AHES and GH2 Solar Ltd to establish a green ammonia production facility in India, producing 100,000 metric tons annually. The collaboration, formalized through an MoU, involves KPI GH managing the facility while AHES and GH2 provide technical support and arrange offtake agreements for international markets, including South Korea and Japan. Ammonia pricing will follow international benchmarks. The project will utilize renewable energy and infrastructure from KP Group subsidiaries, leveraging their 30 years of expertise and over 1.9 GW installed capacity, marking a significant step in India's sustainable energy development.Read more

03 Sep 2025

The National Highways Logistics Management Limited, operating under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, has entered into an agreement with the Uttarakhand tourism department to develop two ropeway projects aimed at enhancing connectivity to key pilgrimage destinations. Valued at INR 6,800 crore, the projects will link Sonprayag to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib. The initiative, witnessed by state and central leaders, is expected to strengthen tourism, generate employment, and promote environmental conservation while giving global recognition to Uttarakhand's cultural heritage.Read more

03 Sep 2025

The government has earmarked ten major highway stretches across India to facilitate the operation of green hydrogen-powered trucks, as part of its strategy to tackle vehicular pollution. Hydrogen fuelling stations will be installed by Indian Oil and Reliance Petroleum, while Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Volvo have already begun manufacturing such vehicles. Union minister Nitin Gadkari underlined the importance of climate change mitigation, infrastructure development for a USD 5 trillion economy, and reducing logistics costs to make India globally competitive.Read more